JPMorgan says bitcoin is gaining over gold as debasement trade after Iran conflict
JPMorgan analysts report bitcoin is outpacing gold as investors' preferred debasement hedge following Iran tensions. Bitcoin's appeal stems from its fixed supply and portability advantages over physical gold. This shift reflects growing institutional recognition of cryptocurrency as inflation protection. Indian investors tracking geopolitical risk hedges should monitor bitcoin's correlation with traditional safe havens during escalating conflicts.
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